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Fairmont City, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmont City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairmont City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Preservation Square Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $492. Downtowner Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairmont City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$675
The New Broadview1a1tF1BR,1BA$709
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$806

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont City, IL and Nearby

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmont City area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1709 Washington Ave Model at 1709 Washington Ave, Unit 703 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Fairmont City apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmont City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1709 Washington Ave, Unit 7031709 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$0.75
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Fashion Square IB52BR,1BA$1.10
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Syndicate BuildingStabdard 1BR1BR,1BA$1.11
Storyboard on PinePine B12BR,2BA$1.07
Preservation Square Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.93
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Bee Hat LoftsA3 - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmont City

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmont City?

There are currently 171 Apartments for Rent in Fairmont City, IL with pricing that ranges from $492 to $7,935. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmont City ranging from $625 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairmont City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairmont City ranges from $625 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,630.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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